Fragrance comparison

Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient vs Vespree

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient

Balenciaga

4.679 votes

Rank #29,984 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vespree

Bienaimé

4.3312 votes

Rank #18,891 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vespree takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vespree
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient1/3

Vespree2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vespree
Sillage & projection: Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vespree

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'OrientBalenciaga

VespreeBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 65%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVespree

SillageCristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

patchouli100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

vanilla58%

balsamic44%

earthy30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CorianderLavenderArtemisiaBergamotWhite Pepper

Heart

PatchouliSandalwoodCedarColumbian CoffeeGeraniumTea

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmberTobacco

Notes

PatchouliFougère AccordCedarVanillaBenzoinAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,984

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,891

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerVespreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balenciaga Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient opens with a refreshing, dry burst of coriander and white pepper, immediately contrasted by a dusty lavender. As the fragrance settles on skin, a distinct note of Columbian coffee begins to simmer alongside cedar and patchouli, creating a warm, dry woodiness. It is a li…

Reviews →

Vespree by Bienaimé is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Vespree was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Schnirer. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient or Vespree?

Vespree takes 2 of 3 categories. Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Vespree is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vespree for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient or Vespree?

Vespree lasts longest (Vespree 78/100, Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient or Vespree?

Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient projects furthest (Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient 75/100, Vespree 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient and Vespree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient or Vespree better for summer or winter?

Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient suits daytime wear; Vespree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient and Vespree?

Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Columbian Coffee, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber and Tobacco. Vespree features Patchouli, Fougère Accord, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin.